Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Adhesion01:14

Adhesion

42.8K
Adhesion occurs when one type of molecule is attracted to a different molecule. Water exhibits adhesive properties in the presence of polar surfaces, such as glass or cellulose in plants. For instance, when water is poured into a glass, the positively charged hydrogen molecules of water are more attracted to the negatively charged oxygen molecules in the silica than to the oxygen in neighboring water molecules.
Capillary action is a result of water’s adhesive tendencies. When a narrow...
42.8K
Adherens Junctions01:24

Adherens Junctions

5.6K
Strong contact points between adjacent cells anchor them to each other, forming tissues. Such anchoring junctions are of two types –  adherens junctions and desmosomes. Adherens junctions are abundant in tissues such as  epithelium and endothelium, forming a continuous zone of adhesion called the adhesion belt. In other tissues, such as  heart muscle, they appear as clusters, linking the cells to produce coordinated heart muscle contraction.
Adherens Junctions are Dynamic
5.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Polysaccharide-functionalized Nanoemulsions for Enhanced Gastric Targeting in Helicobacter pylori-induced Peptic Ulcers: An Integrative Drug-delivery Perspective.

Recent advances in anti-infective drug discovery·2026
Same author

Vitamin A supplementation uptake and its associated factors among Ethiopian children aged 6-59 months: community-based cross-sectional study.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Bioactive Hydrogels with D-Amino Acid RGD Mimics: A Therapeutic Strategy for Expeditious Infected Wound Closure.

Advanced healthcare materials·2026
Same author

Recent Progress in Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) Towards Enhanced Selectivity and Reduced Cytotoxicity by Molecular Engineering.

Biotechnology and bioengineering·2026
Same author

Cannabidiol in Digital Fatigue: Neuroadaptive Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives on Chronic Screen Exposure.

CNS & neurological disorders drug targets·2026
Same author

In silico-screened short amidated peptides engineered for dual bactericidal action and antibiotic delivery through self-assembly.

Bioorganic chemistry·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 19, 2025

Bio-inspired Polydopamine Surface Modification of Nanodiamonds and Its Reduction of Silver Nanoparticles
07:58

Bio-inspired Polydopamine Surface Modification of Nanodiamonds and Its Reduction of Silver Nanoparticles

Published on: November 14, 2018

8.5K

Recent Advances in a Polydopamine-Mediated Antimicrobial Adhesion System.

Indu Singh1, Gagan Dhawan1, Seema Gupta1

  • 1Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.

Frontiers in Microbiology
|January 29, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed polydopamine (PDA) nanocoatings inspired by mussel adhesive proteins to combat drug-resistant bacteria. These coatings show promise for preventing infections from medical implants and water systems.

Keywords:
ROSantimicrobialbiofilmpolydopaminepolymerizationsurface coating

More Related Videos

Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions
12:22

Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions

Published on: November 16, 2015

9.7K
High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices
10:43

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices

Published on: November 5, 2016

9.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 19, 2025

Bio-inspired Polydopamine Surface Modification of Nanodiamonds and Its Reduction of Silver Nanoparticles
07:58

Bio-inspired Polydopamine Surface Modification of Nanodiamonds and Its Reduction of Silver Nanoparticles

Published on: November 14, 2018

8.5K
Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions
12:22

Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions

Published on: November 16, 2015

9.7K
High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices
10:43

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices

Published on: November 5, 2016

9.3K

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Rising antibiotic resistance in bacteria and fungi necessitates innovative antimicrobial strategies.
  • Indwelling medical implants and water systems are significant sources of pathogenic infections.
  • Natural antibacterial materials inspire the development of novel bactericidal surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development and applications of polydopamine (PDA) and its derivatives as antibacterial nanocoatings.
  • To explore the antimicrobial mechanisms of PDA-based materials, particularly reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediation.
  • To highlight the potential of PDA coatings for preventing implant-associated and water-borne infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on polydopamine (PDA) synthesis and characterization.
  • Analysis of studies investigating the antibacterial efficacy of PDA nanocoatings.
  • Examination of research on the mechanisms of action for PDA-mediated antimicrobial activity.

Main Results:

  • Polydopamine (PDA), derived from dopamine, exhibits strong adhesion to diverse substrates, mimicking natural mussel adhesive proteins.
  • PDA-based nanocoatings demonstrate significant bactericidal properties against various pathogens.
  • Antimicrobial activity is partly attributed to reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by PDA.

Conclusions:

  • PDA nanocoatings offer a versatile and effective strategy for combating bacterial infections.
  • PDA's adhesive properties and inherent antimicrobial mechanisms make it suitable for applications on medical implants and in water systems.
  • Further research into PDA derivatives holds promise for enhanced antimicrobial performance and broader applications.